North East Apprenticeships

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprentice

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Gibside Primary School

- 37 hours per week

Working week: 37 hours per week 08:30am-4:30pm Monday – Thursday 08:30am-4:00pm Friday

We are a primary special school based in central Gateshead. The post holder will be required to learn and be given training in the required skills and responsibilities of a Teaching Apprentice over the term of the apprenticeship to then be able to undertake the full range of duties listed below at the conclusion of the apprenticeship.

Role and responsibilities

• Work with pupils with special educational needs.  

• To follow safeguarding procedures and ensure the well-being of all children. 

• Establishing good relationships with pupils encouraging them to interact with others and engage in activities whilst being aware of individual needs. 

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback by annotating children’s work and verbally to the teacher.  

• Support pupils in using basic ICT. 

• Support pupils to understand instructions, support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils; promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. 

• Supporting the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties/ progress / achievements as appropriate. 

• Support pupils with social and emotional well-being, reporting to the teacher as appropriate. 

• Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence. 

• Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.  

• Use online systems to record information – behaviour/ safeguarding/ accidents. 

• Attend and participate in regular meetings.  

• Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some or all of the following: 

• Contribute to assessment discussions within the class team, contributing knowledge of progress within individual children. 

• Support children’s learning through play, in the classroom and on the yard; facilitating social interaction with peers. 

• Assist with break-time and lunchtime supervision including behaviour management. 

• Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits and on transport. 

• Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school through positive approaches to all aspects of school life. 

• Establishing constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils. 

• Facilitate medical support daily and administer medication, if required, under the direction and supervision of a Teaching Assistant Level 3 or above. 

Required Skills

• Awareness of SEN
• Good IT skills – knowledge of different computer packages
• Good keyboard skills
• Numerate and Literate
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work to tight timescales
• Able to work as part of a team, as well as individually
• Able to deal with children/parents sensitively and keep information confidential
• Reliable and punctual
• Flexible
• Desire to develop
• Honest and trustworthy
• Good Communication skills

Training and support

Learning and Skills apprenticeship programmes are delivered through a mixture of face-to-face and virtual methods by our fully qualified and industry experienced apprentice training team. Using their expert knowledge gained from time spent in the industry, weve tailored our programmes to use the most up-to-date tools and technologies so that the skills we create can be used directly in the workplace. As one of our learners, youll benefit from coaching, help and guidance from our dedicated team whose job it is to ensure your success. Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Teaching Assistant Level 3Apprenticeship qualification

Teaching Assistant Level 3

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